IB Business Management Revision Guide

Pre-released case study with structured questions. Section A: answer all short-answer questions. Section B: answer one analysis/evaluation question.

• Read the question first, then search the case study for relevant evidence
• Use the case company by name — generic answers lose marks
• For extended responses: define, apply to the case, analyse, then evaluate
• Always refer back to the data and exhibits provided

Unseen stimulus material with structured questions. Section A: answer all questions. Section B: answer one extended-response question.

• Allocate roughly 1.5 min per mark — manage your time carefully
• Show calculations clearly for quantitative questions — method marks matter
• Use business terminology precisely — examiners reward subject-specific language
• Structure evaluations: strengths → limitations → justified conclusion

Unseen stimulus material. Answer all questions. Requires integration of knowledge from multiple units.

• Practise synthesising content from different units into a single answer
• Social enterprise context is key — consider social objectives alongside profit
• Plan extended answers before writing — structure earns marks
• Use financial and non-financial evidence from the case to support your arguments